Lymphedema
Conditions
Interventions
Complex Decongestive Therapy Group: 13 individuals of both sexes with lymphedema in the lower limbs underwent a protocol consisting of manual lymphatic drainage
kinesiotherapy with lower limb stretching
free exercises for ankle and hip joint
triple flexion exercise of lower limbs
functional compressive bandaging of the lower limbs performed using tubular mesh, foam and elastic bandages
guidelines for care, hygiene and hydration of the limb affected by lymphedema. Aquatic Physiotherapy Group: 13 individuals of both sexes with lymphedema in the lower limbs performed walking exercises
stretching exercises for lower limb muscle groups
active mobilizations of the ankle, hip and knee joint
exercises to strengthen the triceps surae
squat exercises
proprioceptive exercises and mobilization of the hip, knee and ankle joints
unipedal and bipedal jumping exercises
hydromassage in the limb affected by lymphedema. After the aquatic exercises, the participants performed the same functional compressive bandage and the same care guidelines for the affected limb. Bot
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Sponsors
Fundação de Amparo à Ciência e Tecnologia de Pernambuco (FACEPE)
Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Individuals of both sexes; be over 18 years of age; present lymphedema in lower limbs in stages II or III according to Mowlen (1948)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with lymphedema undergoing treatment with chronic use of oral anti-inflammatory drugs or corticosteroids; with active and untreated infectious processes during study recruitment; who had thrombophlebitis; diabetes; skin rashes; open wounds; urinary and/or fecal incontinence and contraindications for manual lymphatic drainage and for compressive bandaging
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Expected Outcome 1: Improvement in the concentration of the inflammatory cytokines interferon gamma, tumor necrosis factor alpha, transforming growth factor beta, interleukin 4, interleukin 6 and interleukin 10, as measured by laboratory tests and the multi-analyte method (Multiplex immunoassay method) , collected before and after the 20 intervention sessions | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Expected Outcome 2: Reduction of the volumetric measurement of the lower limbs, through the truncated cone formula, collected before and after the 20 intervention sessions | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactBarbara Pedrosa
Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
Outcome results
None listed